GE HealthCare, Stanford Expand Radiology Partnership With New Center of Excellence
March 30, 2026 · News Release
GE HealthCare and Stanford Medicine’s Department of Radiology have announced an expanded research collaboration to establish a Center of Excellence aimed at advancing next-generation imaging technologies across multiple modalities, including MRI, CT, molecular imaging, artificial intelligence, and interventional radiology.
The initiative builds on more than four decades of collaboration between the organizations and is designed to accelerate the translation of research into clinical practice through integrated academic and industry expertise.
“GE HealthCare has long been a leader in imaging innovation, and our collaboration has consistently demonstrated how deeply their technological expertise can elevate scientific discovery and clinical practice,” said Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD, chair of Stanford Radiology. “Our renewed collaboration will enable us to push the boundaries of what advanced imaging can deliver for patients.”
The Center of Excellence will focus on high-performance imaging, multimodality integration, and faster translational research. Key efforts include advancing MRI techniques for improved imaging across neurological, cardiac, and pediatric applications, as well as deploying AI tools to enhance image evaluation, workflow efficiency, and scheduling.
The collaboration will also support the development and clinical evaluation of emerging technologies, including GE HealthCare’s Photonova™ Spectra photon-counting CT system and new total-body PET/CT platforms, both aimed at improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
“By combining Stanford’s world-class clinical expertise and pioneering mindset with our robust experience in advancing medical technology, we’re able to achieve more together,” said Roland Rott, president and CEO of imaging at GE HealthCare.
The partnership has already demonstrated significant scientific impact, producing 153 funded research projects, 184 peer-reviewed publications, and 66 licensed patents.
According to Erin Angel, PhD, GE HealthCare’s global vice president of research and scientific affairs, the renewed effort aims to “accelerate pioneering imaging techniques from the lab into real-world clinical workflows” to improve patient care.
